AROUND OAKLAND FEB. 14: Take the Detroit Polar Plunge Feb. 16; City of Birmingham to hold job fair for summer seasonal positions

Winning Futures, a Warren-based nonprofit youth mentoring organization, is now accepting nominations for its 2013 RARE Everyday Hero Award. This prestigious award celebrates the lives of people who - through their charity, community involvement and acts of selflessness - are inspiring, empowering and molding youth through acts of goodwill. Selected heroes will be honored at an event in the summer of 2013.

Anyone may submit a nomination, and heroes must be living and residing in Michigan. The nomination deadline is Feb. 15. To learn more about the program and to submit a nomination, visit www.rarefoundation.org.

The Performing Arts Series at First Presbyterian Church Farmington presents Steinway Artist and Theater Organist extraordinaire Pierre Fracalanza in a gala performance at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 at First Presbyterian Church 26165 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills. A donation of $10 per person or $25 per family is suggested. For information, call 248-474-6170, ext. 208 or visit www.farmington-pres.org/performing-arts.

-- Special writer Stacy Egerton

DETROIT

Take the Polar Plunge Feb. 16

The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St., Detroit. Plunge registration will begin at 10 a.m. at the Renaissance Center, 100 Renaissance Center, Detroit. Nemo's Bar and Grille will provide round trip shuttle service for plungers and spectators beginning. Wear a costume and bring a minimum donation of $75. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Michigan. There is a $20 fee for non-plungers to attend the post plunge party, which includes a meal. To register, visit http://www.firstgiving.com/polarplunge/detroit2013. You can also make a $10 donation anytime by texting "SOMI det" to 52000 to support Special Olympics Michigan athletes.

Plungers can compete for the Golden Plunger Award for best costume. Plungers will also receive incentives for higher levels of fundraising and entry into the post Polar Plunge party. Those who do not want to plunge can also collect donations to receive a T-shirt with the "Too Chicken to Plunge" logo and are invited to attend the post-plunge party. For more information on the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge or Special Olympics Michigan visit www.somi.org or call (800) 644-6404.

-- Special writer Ashley Young

BIRMINGHAM

Vintage Tea and Jewelry Sale comes to The Community House

The Vintage Tea and Jewelry Sale is 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16 at the The Community House, 380 South Bates Street, Birmingham. Pianist, Penny Masourus will perform a selection of romantic tunes from the Great American Songbook. A full tea including coffee, fruit, tea, tea sandwiches and desserts will be served. More than 30 vendors will be on site selling vintage jewelry, as well as contemporary jewelry and apparel. Lisa Adams of Rochester Hills will be showcasing her jewelry creations. Tickets to the Tea and Sale are $40, or $5 for admittance to the jewelry sale only. To register, visit www.tchserves.org or call 248-644-5832. For more information, contact Brett Nicholson of The Community House at 248-594-6418 or brettn@tchserves.org.

City of Birmingham to hold job fair for summer seasonal positions

The City of Birmingham will hold a job fair for those interested in working with the city this summer. The job fair is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Lincoln Hills Golf Course, 2666 W. 14 Mile Road, Birmingham.

There are multiple positions available with the City's Department of Public Services and two 9-hole golf courses. Available seasonal positions include: Golf Course Clubhouse Positions; Golf Course Maintenance Positions; Parks Maintenance Positions and General Maintenance Positions.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma, or equivalent, and a valid State of Michigan Driver's License with a good driving record. These are seasonal positions, which may include evening and weekend shifts. Pay starts at $8 per hour, depending upon qualifications.